21 Ways to Upgrade Your Deck

Better Homes & Gardens

Clean, Repair, and Stain It

Before you add anything to your deck, create a solid foundation. Cosmetic changes can't hide a deck in disrepair or dirty, ugly boards.

Hide and Sit

Storage boxes made from the same deck material look good, provide places for virtually anything, and serve as extra seating.

Punctuate the Surface

Cut a hole near an edge of the deck and plant your favorite flowers or small trees so they can grow up through the boards.